No Matter What Kind Of Traveller You Are, Guangzhou Has Something To Offer To Everyone

As the landmark of Guangzhou, the Canton Tower (Guangzhou Tower) lies in Haizhu District, at the south bank of the Pearl River, facing Haixinsha Island to the north. With a height of 1,968 feet (600 meters), it is the highest TV tower in China and the third highest in the world.

The tower is also noted for its unique design. Mark Hemel, the designer, was inspired by the bones of the female hip joint, and then he created a slim waist in the middle of the tower just as a fair lady twists her waist while looking behind.

Lotus Hill has a gorgeous landscape and surrounded by a beautiful lake. It is composed of four attractions: the Lotus Tower scenic spot, the Lotus City scenic spot, the Kwan Yin Fairy Land and the site of stone landscape.

Travelers can find many high and steep cliffs, strange rocks and caves showing the prodigious skills of craftsmen. The whole scenic spot is well-known for the perfect handiwork which is even better than natural wonder, called "relic of stone carving" and a wonder of the only artificial Danxia in China.

Sacred Heart Cathedral is located on Yide Road (一德路) at the heart of the old busy city, facing the Pearl River. It is hard to believe that the tranquility and magnificence of the Catholic cathedral can exist harmoniously with its noisy surroundings. As a result, it has gained the unique features of being mysterious and solemn.

The Temple of Six Banyan Trees was not always known by this name. In fact, like the structure itself, its name has also gone through several changes. The present name of the temple was suggested by Su Dongpo, a well-known littérateur. He found the presence of six banyan trees in the temple compound quite soothing and cheerful.

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You will find a pagoda located in the vicinity. The pagoda is known as the Six Banyan Pagoda or the Flowery Pagoda, and is about 57 meters tall. The main hall of the temple is known as Daxiong Baodian Hall and has three famous statues, namely Amitabha, Sakyamuni, and Apothecary Buddha.

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Millions of Sunflowers Garden (百万葵园) is located in Qingsha Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City. Covering an area of 260,000 square meters, the garden is the paradise of millions of sunflowers. All the seeds of the sunflowers are imported from Japan.

In the garden, you can see sunflowers blooming all throughout the year. Sunflower is the symbol of sunshine and hope. So, many newlyweds come to the garden to take their wedding photos, hoping that their married life can be sunny and happy in the future.

Shamian Island is a famous tourist spot, scenic zone and a resort in Guangzhou, in which the White Swan Hotel, the first five-star hotel of China, sits. Covering an area of only 0.3 square kilometer, Shamian Island is surrounded by water.

There are more than 150 buildings in European style on the island. Before the founding of new China, Shamian Island was taken by the British and the French as their Concession. Most of the buildings on the island are built in western style.

Chimelong Paradise is a mega theme park that offers a host of fun rides, stunt theatre, parades, eco-leisure, specialty restaurants, theme stores and a host of integrated services. Chimelong Paradise has more than 70 fun rides, most of which are imported directly from Europe. Constructed based on internationally leading designs and technologies.

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Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Street situated in the central area of Liwan, is notable for its unique Lingnan architectural style, Xiguan folk customs, commercial and cultural ambience, featuring the characteristics of European and Chinese styles.

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As one of the three most famous commercial centers in Guangzhou, the Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is about 800 in length with 250 shops on both sides. Opened at 30th September 1995, it is the first commercial pedestrian street in Guangzhou city.

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This museum, built along the steep slope of Xianggang hill, is centered on the underground tomb of Zhao Mei, known as the Nanyue King. Today, the Museum of the Nanyue King has become an important educational place to learn the history of Guangzhou.

The layout of the modern museum combines two exhibition buildings with the ancient tomb while maintaining an emphasis of the dignity and centrality of the well-preserved tomb. The museum not only displays these antiques in the long term but also often holds temporary exhibitions to present the development of human civilization from different regions.